Indians Examined for Competency at Umatilla Reserve
The competency commission has examined 175 of the 400 living Umatilla allottees, about 60 percent of allottees since 1891. Indians are divided into three classes: competent to hold land, capable of leasing with government title, and incompetents under continued government supervision. The commission plans to finish in three months, but will seek out those too old or ill to report locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Department of Indian Affairs
E. L. Swartzlander
C. Eb, McChesney
E. J. Sommerville
Commission
Walla Walla
Hidden Dye Saves Fine Gowns From Destruction
A dyeing technique allows garments marked for ruin to be rescued by concealing stains or damages. The practice preserves valuable fabrics and extends the life of dresses that would otherwise be discarded.
Weather and court notes from Pendleton and Meacham
Pendleton reports a maximum 86 and minimum 45 degrees with a brief equity court term in Heppner led by Circuit Judge H J Bean who plans to return soon. An eastbound freight train was delayed by a broken siderod near Pend-Hieton as two extra engines aided the doubled engine. O R and N crews began a new Meacham Depot station project, promising a larger, modern facility likely ready in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
H. J. Bean
Equity Department
Morrow County
Pendleton
Pen- Hieton
September Court Dates Given In Circuit Court Notice
Circuit Judge Bean announced this morning that September court dates include a motion and equity business day in the Circuit Court. The grand jury will be called together September 15 and the jury term will begin September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equity
Circuit Court
Bean
Heppner
Woman Seeks Matron Post at New Depot
Mrs. G. F. Geek states she is willing to serve as matron at the new R. R. depot if the railroad company believes a matron is needed. The note ties to agitation for four matrons at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. & N. Depot
Marriage License Issued for Huston and Gibson
William Huston and Hattie Gibson of this city were issued a marriage license. The groom is a right hack driver and the newlyweds left yesterday for Spokane on a wedding trip. They were showered with rice and old shoes, enough to last several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huston
Hattie Gibson
Spokane
Indians to Haye Potlatch feast of the dead
George Marshall announced a potlatch or feast of the dead to be held tomorrow afternoon at his Tutullia In hon residence for his daughter who died weeks ago. Invitations went to all Indiana on the reservation after Marshall returned to town with a load of groceries to feed guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marshall
Tutullia
Indiana
Marshall
Ransier Files Voluntary Bankrupt Petition
George C. Ransier, a local farmer, filed yesterday afternoon in eastern Oregon federal court for voluntary bankruptcy with deputy clerk Vida Johnston. Assets are listed at 2690, secured liabilities at 3159.50, unsecured liabilities at 2270.40, and labor wages owed amount to 50. Practically all creditors are local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransier
George C. Ransier
Mra. Vida Johnston
Federal Court
Oregon
Jefferson Myers Visits Pendleton Ahead of Governor Race
Hon Jefferson Myers a Democratic nomination candidate for governor stayed 24 hours in Pendleton meeting locals. He arrived yesterday from La Grande and left on the Portland local this morning. He will travel to Condon, home of Republican rival Jay Bowerman, as he pursues the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Myers
Jefferson Myers
Pendleton
la Grande
Portland
Condon
Jay Bowerman
Myera
Edward A Anderson buried in Olney cemetery
Edward A Anderson an employee of the federal Bureau of Animal Industry who came to Pendleton to join the local office died Monday morning at St Anthony's hospital. He was 32, unmarried and died from a stomach abscess after a brief illness. Burial will be held tomorrow at Olney cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A . Anderson
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
Pendleton
Bureau
St. Anthony's Hospital
Olney
Anderson
Varney Party Passes Through Pendleton In Auto Tale
Mr and Mrs Thomas H P Varney Walter T Varney and Miss Alb ery Warren of San Francisco traveled by auto from San Francisco to Spokane and back. They left the bay on Tuesday spent a day in Portland and reached Pendleton last night with a 64 horsepower Pierce Arrow car noting good time despite poor roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. P. Varney
Walter T. Varney
Albery Warren
San Francisco
Pendleton
Spokane
Bay
Jas
Portland
Pierce-Arrow
Man Robbed on Train Report To District Attorney
A Welser Idaho call to District Attorney Phelps claimed a man was robbed on a train between Pendleton and Meacham. The caller said the suspect was under arrest in Welser and sought a warrant, but no name or definitive details could be verified. The claimant alleged a loss of $45 and a watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelps
Welser
Idaho
Pendleton
Meacham
Roosevelt on Corporations Continued From Page One
The text argues that prohibition of all combinations fails and calls for strong public welfare oversight. It stresses empowering the Federal Bureau of Corporations and the Interstate Commerce Commission, expecting them to deliver high‑quality public service and proper conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Corporations
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Bureau of Corporations
Tariff Reform and Governmental Control Speech
A speech urging stronger Inter-State rail oversight and a powerful expert Tariff Commission to curb deep rooted private interests. It calls for decisive government intervention to balance production costs, revise tariffs gradually, and curb wealth concentrated in a few. It argues for firmer national restraint on unfair money making and increased state and federal control for public welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Margaret Ilington Shines In New Play Until Eternity
Pendleton theater hosts opening night for Edward Elsner drama Until Eternity starring Margaret Ilington as a grief stricken mother. Edward Bowes directs. strong performance by Nina Morris as Julie Fornac and Ruth Ormsby as the child anchor the production. Mixed reactions noted for unfamiliar play type and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ilington
Pendleton
Edward Elsner
Edward J. Bowes
East Lynne
Miss Mwlington
Miss Ilington
Miss Tilington
Miss Illington
Leon Fornac
Walter Edwards
Nina Morrison
Julie Fornac
Ruth Ormsby
Taft Congratulates Wilhelmina on 30th Birthday in The Hague
Messages of congratulation flowed from rulers and including a cable from President Taft as Queen Wilhelmina celebrated her thirtieth birthday. The Netherlands marked a universal holiday with parades reviews and sports while no business of importance occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Wilhelmina
The
Hague
Netherlands
Holland
Washington School hires new faculty for coming year
The local school board completed its vacancies with Miss Pearl Porter named history instructor at the high school after Miss Elizabeth Foley declined the post. Prof. Pate from Omaha was added as science assistant. In grades, Miss Lulu George becomes Washington school's principal, with Miss McLeavy and Miss Roberts filling grade positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Foley
Porter
Prof
Pate
Pearl Porter
Omaha
Stella Marple
Washington School
Lulu George
St. Helens
Miss George
McLeavy
Eugene
Miss Roberts
Iowa
W. R. Ellis
Maxwell Automobile for Sale in Good Condition
Auto for sale described as Maxwell in good condition with a very reasonable price. Ad reads contact address “S,” this office.
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Maxwell Automobile
Pendleton Office Location Cited for Inquiry
A fragment notes the subject can be found at his office in the John Schmidt building, Pendleton, Oregon, with Hyena carefully examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmidt
Pendle
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